I believe many people understand how challenging it can be for children to take medicine, especially when they're feeling unwell. Crohn's disease is a chronic condition with no known cure, and while certain medications can help manage symptoms and slow the progression of the illness, they often require long-term use. These drugs, however, aren't always easy to swallow—especially for kids. Their bitter taste can make the experience even more difficult.
One mother, determined to make the process easier for her son who suffers from Crohn’s disease, came up with an innovative solution: a "Pill Coater," a small device that coats pills in a delicious icing. The idea was simple but effective—turning medicine into something enjoyable. Today, she has used **3D printing technology** to create a prototype of the machine and is planning to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to bring her invention to life.
The mother, Dalia Katzeff, is from Canada and has had a diverse career, including publishing a book and running a tech company with her husband. She is also the mother of three children. When talking about her journey, she shared that the hardest part was watching her 11-year-old son struggle with daily medication. It was heartbreaking to see him face the same challenge every day.
She realized that making the pills more palatable could make a big difference. Her son suggested wrapping them in chocolate, so she consulted a pharmacist and found out that this wouldn’t interfere with the drug’s effectiveness. This inspired her to develop a method to prepare the pills ahead of time, making them easier for children to swallow like candy.
From there, the idea for the "pill applicator" was born—a device that allows users to easily and safely coat pills in chocolate at home. To bring her vision to life, she turned to **3D printing**, working with MatterThings, a local **3D printing** shop. They helped her design and prototype the device using a MakerBot Replicator 2. After several iterations, the final version was made from polypropylene, a food-safe material that can be used in microwaves and dishwashers.
Katzeff is now seeking $50,000 through Kickstarter to scale production and make the pill coater available to more families. Her goal is to help children everywhere take their medicine with less fear and more ease. With this invention, she hopes to turn a daily struggle into a moment of joy.
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